Definition of Tin ear

1. Noun. An inability to distinguish differences in pitch.

Exact synonyms: Tone Deafness
Generic synonyms: Deafness, Hearing Loss

2. Noun. Insensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language. "He has a tin ear for dialogue"
Generic synonyms: Insensitiveness, Insensitivity

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tin Ear

tinto
tintometer
Tintoretto
tints
tinty
tintype
tintypes
tinware
tinwares
tinwork
tinworks
tiny
tin can
tin compounds
tin disease
tin ear (current term)
tin fluorides
tin foil
tin hat
tin opener
tin oxide
Tin Pan Alley
tin pest
tin plague
tin plate
tin polyphosphates
tin pyrites
tin radioisotopes
tin whistle
tioconazole

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